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Sr Director of Food Manufacturing

Bronx, NY · On-site

$185K - $205K/yr

The Role The Senior Director of Food Manufacturing is responsible for leading all production and processing operations across meat, seafood, deli, and prepared foods. This role drives efficiency ...

Sr Director of Food Manufacturing

Bronx, NY · On-site

$185K - $205K/yr

Description The Role The Senior Director of Food Manufacturing is responsible for leading all production and processing operations across meat, seafood, deli, and prepared foods. This role drives ...

We are currently seeking a Director for our Food Safety Department, reporting to the VP of ... Conduct internal audits of The Pictsweet Company's manufacturing facilities and distribution ...

We are currently seeking a Director for our Food Safety Department, reporting to the VP of ... Conduct internal audits of The Pictsweet Company's manufacturing facilities and distribution ...

We are currently seeking a Director for our Food Safety Department, reporting to the VP of ... Conduct internal audits of The Pictsweet Company's manufacturing facilities and distribution ...

The Food Service Operations Director troubleshoots underperforming facilities resolving food ... manufacture and distribution of food. * Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel ...

The Food Service Operations Director troubleshoots underperforming facilities resolving food ... manufacture and distribution of food. * Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel ...

The Food Service Operations Director troubleshoots underperforming facilities resolving food ... manufacture and distribution of food. * Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel ...

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How much do director food manufacturing jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for director food manufacturing in the United States is $141,872.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,500.00 and $167,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Director Food Manufacturing job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 98% In-person, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $141,872 per year, or $68.2 per hour.

Plant Engineering Director, Food Manufacturing

Sioux Falls, SD

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


Job description

Plant Engineering Director, Food Manufacturing

As the head of Maintenance and Engineering in a fast-paced plant, you'll ensure peak equipment performance and minimal downtime. You'll implement advanced systems like Preventative and Predictive Maintenance and TPM, propelling our plant toward high performance. 

Position Responsibilities:

         Lead capital projects from concept to completion-on time, on budget, and with zero compromise on safety, food safety, or environmental standards.

         Manage all phases to minimize operational disruption and enhance plant capabilities through impactful, strategic improvements.

         Drive the development and execution of advanced maintenance strategies-including Preventive and Predictive Maintenance and TPM-to keep operations running at peak performance.

         Lead and inspire the maintenance team through effective task delegation, policy enforcement, and safety-first planning.

         Become the ultimate problem solver for daily operational challenges. From troubleshooting to long-term fixes, your proactive approach will minimize recurring issues and keep production running smoothly.

         Drive continuous improvement by developing and tracking Key Performance Indicators that measure the success of the maintenance function. From equipment reliability to supplier performance and overall equipment effectiveness, your insights will be crucial for maintaining peak performance across all areas of the plant.

Requirements

         Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Business or related field and 10+ years of experience in Engineering management; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

         Candidates with a Master's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university and 8+ years of relevant experience will be considered qualified.

. Food Manufacturing industry experience is required.

         5+ years' experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management, required.

         Possess advanced technical skills in the mechanical/electrical fields (e.g. PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering, etc.) and is able to lead resource planning efforts in a large manufacturing environment.

         Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems, work order process, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, etc.

         Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and SAP.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development